NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2026: Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC India Limited) Recruitment 2026 includes 575 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts under Advertisement No. L&DC/04A/2025. The recruitment notification has been officially released by NLC India Limited. Interested candidates who possess Degree / Diploma qualifications in relevant disciplines can apply online through the official website. The online application process will start from 19 December 2025 and the last date to submit the application form is 02 January 2026 at nlcindia.in.
NLC Graduate & Technician Apprentices Jobs Notification @Apply Online for 575 Posts
The NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2026 is announced for 575 Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts. Selected candidates will undergo Apprenticeship Training and will be paid a monthly stipend as per Apprenticeship Rules. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying online. The detailed notification PDF and online application link are available on the official NLC website.
NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering / Technology (Full Time) in relevant discipline – for Graduate Apprentice.
- Diploma in Engineering / Technology (Full Time) in relevant discipline – for Technician Apprentice.
- Diploma in Medical Lab Technology / Catering Technology & Hotel Management / Pharmacist (relevant to Technician Apprentice posts).
- Qualifying examination must be passed in 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025.
- Candidates should belong to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala or Puducherry.
- Candidates should not have undergone or be undergoing Apprenticeship Training earlier.
Age Limit
- Age Limit: As per Apprenticeship Rules.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 0/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Rs. 0/-
- Application Fee: No Fee
Stipend / Salary
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹15,028/- per month (₹4,500 paid by Government under DBT).
- Technician Apprentice: ₹12,524/- per month (₹4,000 paid by Government under DBT).
NLC Apprentices Notification 2026
NLC Online Application Form for 575 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts
Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 19 December 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 January 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy | 09 January 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Display of Candidates for Certificate Verification | 17 January 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | 21 January 2026 to 23 January 2026 |
| Date of Provisional Selection List | 04 February 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining (Graduate Apprentice) | 10 February 2026 |
| Reporting / Joining (Technician Apprentice) | 16 February 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Graduate Apprentice | Technician Apprentice | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 94 | 57 | 151 |
| Electrical Engineering | 93 | 66 | 159 |
| Civil Engineering | 34 | 15 | 49 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Chemical Engineering | 9 | – | 9 |
| Mining Engineering | 49 | 32 | 81 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 49 | 13 | 62 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Information Technology | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Medical Lab Technology | – | 5 | 5 |
| Catering Technology & Hotel Management | – | 5 | 5 |
| Pharmacist | – | 5 | 5 |
| Total Vacancies | 357 | 218 | 575 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of NLC India Limited at nlcindia.in.
- Click on the Careers section.
- Select the Trainees & Apprentices tab.
- Click on Apply Online under Advt. No. L&DC/04A/2025.
- Fill in the online application form carefully and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted registration form.
- Send the signed hard copy along with self-attested documents to:
The General Manager, Learning and Development Centre, Block-20, NLC India Limited, Neyveli – 607803 - Last date for receipt of hard copy: 09 January 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Mode of Apply: Online + Hard Copy.
Important Links for NLC Apprentices Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| NLC Apply Online | Click Here |
| NLC Official Notification | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |